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This happens to almost every young producer– don’t let it happen to YOU!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the things on your to-do list? Are you rushing from one thing to the next, just barely getting them done on time and sometimes even making careless mistakes because you just can’t track it all??

If you said OMG YES IT ME!!!!, don’t worry – you are NOT alone! One of the mistakes almost all producers make is taking on too much, getting overbooked, spreading themselves too thin, and getting in over their heads.

But don’t worry – we’ve got your back  Eyal has some some words of wisdom on how to fix the situation (or better yet, keep it from happening in the first place)…

Why you must be RUTHLESS with your time [ The Career Builder Show ]

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the things on your to-do list? Are you rushing from one thing to the next, just barely getting them done on time and sometimes even making careless mistakes because you just can’t track it all??

This is definitely a good problem to have, but make no mistake– it WILL be a problem unless you keep it from being one. So keep building your client roster, keep taking on more projects, but remember what we said 🙂

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Spoiler warning: it’s NOT by spamming your business cards at NAMM

Getting that first established band to say yes is one of the hardest parts in any producer’s career. Once you get your first “yes,” the rest of them come much more easily, so getting that first domino to fall is a HUGE milestone in your career.

But easier said than done, right?? But here’s how Eyal did it with NO contacts, NO credibility, NO legit clients, and with a “studio” in his parents’ basement…

How I booked my first signed band [ THE CAREER BUILDER SHOW ]

Getting that first established band to say yes is one of the hardest parts in any producer’s career– once you get that first “yes,” the rest of them come much more easily. Here’s how Eyal did it with NO contacts, NO credibility, and NO legit clients…

Remember, this stuff takes TIME – you’ve gotta be patient. Networking isn’t a one-time event, it’s a process that needs to be constantly running in the background of your life.

Don’t make the mistake of trying to “close the sale” 45 seconds after you meet someone. Instead, think about how you can build long-term, lasting relationships with people where you’re providing REAL VALUE – then watch the dominoes fall 🙂

Nail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Gojira, Meshuggah, Machine Head, A Day To Remember and Bring Me The Horizon. Join now for instant access!

DON’T send the “eff you” email >_<

We’ve all been there: the band said they’d pay you weeks ago, you’ve followed up a million times, and still no money. And worse, you already gave them the final mixes so you have no cards left to play… Or you sent the label an invoice, they keep telling you the check is in the mail, but it never shows up… The rent is due and your frustration is building– what do you do??

Unfortunately, this is a fact of life in our industry. You don’t have to like it (who does?), but you DO need to learn how to handle it the right way – because musicians and people in this industry are flaky and disorganized, and these situations are going to come up many times in the course of your career.

What to do when clients owe you money [ THE CAREER BUILDER SHOW ]

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The key is PATIENCE and PERSISTENCE – yes, you need to get your money, but sending that “eff you” email is NOT going to help. It won’t get you paid any faster; it will just ruin your relationships and earn you a reputation as a hothead (which is a great way to get shut out of the industry). Understand that they almost certainly aren’t trying to screw you, they’re just disorganized, busy, and/or forgetful – so you need to have a set of tactics for nudging them until they pay you, without being a pushy dickhead.

In this episode of The Career Builder Show, Eyal Levi gives you the do’s, don’ts and some important lessons about how to get your money without burning bridges!

Nail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Gojira, Meshuggah, Machine Head, A Day To Remember and Bring Me The Horizon. Join now for instant access!